High yield heirlooms - Page 2

KLorentz · January 21, 2016

My best producers have been, Cosmonaut Volkov, Thessaloníki , Rose , Mariana's Peace , Al-Kuffa , Black Krim , Indian Stripe , Amazon Chocolate , Abe Lincoln , Roma and San Marzano.

Fusion_power · January 21, 2016

Early Wonder, Gregori's Altai, Eva Purple Ball, Box Car Willie, Muleteam, Druzba, Red Brandywine, Nepal, 1884, and Old Brooks are some very good candidates for red/pink slicers in a range from early to mid-season maturity. These varieties have proven to be excellent producers in your climate.

If you want sauce or paste, try Costoluto Genovese and/or Heidi.

KLorentz · January 21, 2016

Knew I forgot something! Costoluto Genovese is among the best of the best. Great producer.

Gerardo · January 21, 2016

Pierce's Pride, a stabilized cross of Black krim x Tappy's Heritage, produced throughout the year for me. It has won the productivity medal twice in my garden, with Odoriko (Eva purple ball cousin) and Black from Tula a close second and third.

PP is a compact plant, loads up nicely, flavor is standard black tomato if there is such a thing, not quite as smokey as others.

if you want a decent sized red with great flavor on a compact plant Cosm Volkov is a great candidate.

A 2nd vote for Ten Huang Tan Chieh, flavor + productivity, and for Gregori's Altai too (productivity stands out)

jillian · January 22, 2016

Just curious which you guys think is more productive in a hot humid climate.......black krim or black from tula? Not loooking to grow huge tomatoes, just want the most production from a few plants. Not to hi-jack this thread, but I too am interested in this topic. I plan to grow mostly dwarfs, so the full size indeterminate's that I choose need to be productive.

Al@NC · January 22, 2016

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Originally Posted by jillian

Just curious which you guys think is more productive in a hot humid climate.......black krim or black from tula? Not loooking to grow huge tomatoes, just want the most production from a few plants. Not to hi-jack this thread, but I too am interested in this topic. I plan to grow mostly dwarfs, so the full size indeterminate's that I choose need to be productive.

Jillian,
I asked basically the same question but a little different in the thread below. I was asking what is the most prolific and crack free black with the implied best taste. I got a lot of different answers from across the country. Since your in NC and asking about humidity, it looks like Lee (NC) endorses Carbon.

http://tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=34952

jillian · January 22, 2016

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Originally Posted by Al@NC

Jillian,
I asked basically the same question but a little different in the thread below. I was asking what is the most prolific and crack free black with the implied best taste. I got a lot of different answers from across the country. Since your in NC and asking about humidity, it looks like Lee (NC) endorses Carbon.

http://tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=34952

Thanks Al, great thread! I have no seeds for Carbon, I am however growing Cherokee Carbon which is Cherokee Purple X Carbon. We will see! And thinking of adding Ron's Carbon Copy to my cherrie's list. Other blacks I will grow are Amazon Chocolate, Indian Stripe, Japanese Black Triefle, Dwarf Tasmanian Chocolate, Dwarf Chocolate Lightning, and Black Sea Man (determinate). Wow maybe I have enough blacks already lol.
I am working on my list today, as there is snow and it is now sleeting

36 tomato plants, divided up into cherrie's, dwarfs, determinates, saladette, and full size indeterminates. This is difficult but fun at the same time.

Labradors2 · January 22, 2016

Jillian, you really should grow Carbon Copy as it is excellent! I also hear that Cherokee Purple does very well in NC, so your Carbon/CP might do really well!

Linda

KarenO · January 22, 2016

Pink Berkeley tie dye is a fun one. Great taste and very productive for me.
KO

kath · January 22, 2016

From this past season, the best producers are listed below. Keep in mind I toss badly cat-faced fruits and/or fruits lost to birds and worms and don't weigh them, so they aren't included in the totals. They were grown in cages but pruned to thin them out a bit for air flow. At the end of the season I stopped weighing and counting and none of the smaller fruits that were left on the vines before frost were counted.

#1 Terhune: 30 lbs., 12 oz.; 46 fruits

#2 Rebel Yell: 29 lbs.; 55 fruits

#3 Rebel Yell #2: more than 25 lbs.; 54 fruits (last 10 largest fruits picked green and not weighed; many smaller ones composted at frost time)

#4 Barlow Jap: 26 lbs., 2 oz.; 42 fruits

#5 Not Purple Strawberry: 24 lb., 10 oz.; 35 fruits

#6 Negrillo de Almoguera: 20.11++ lbs.; 43++ fruits; this was a worm favorite- MANY fruits tossed!

Terhune, Barlow Jap and Negrillo de Almoguerra always do well here and the others I've only grown one year but they will be back, mainly because of taste- lots of fruits is just a bonus!

jillian · January 22, 2016

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Originally Posted by Labradors2

Jillian, you really should grow Carbon Copy as it is excellent! I also hear that Cherokee Purple does very well in NC, so your Carbon/CP might do really well!

Linda

Thanks Linda, I am growing only 6 cherries so I will probably have to choose between black cherry and carbon copy. Haven't grown either of them. Loved the super sweet 100 last year and loved the taste and productivity, but they were prone to splitting.

KO, I am growing Fred's Tie Dye and am thinking that is similar to PBTD as I think it is a cross between Wild Fred and PBTD.

KarenO · January 22, 2016

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Originally Posted by jillian

Thanks Linda, I am growing only 6 cherries so I will probably have to choose between black cherry and carbon copy. Haven't grown either of them. Loved the super sweet 100 last year and loved the taste and productivity, but they were prone to splitting.

KO, I am growing Fred's Tie Dye and am thinking that is similar to PBTD as I think it is a cross between Wild Fred and PBTD.

KarenO · January 22, 2016

Sort of similar except Fred's Tie dye is a smallish dwarf. PBTD is a big productive indeterminate plant. I have grown both.
KO

jillian · January 22, 2016

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Originally Posted by KarenO

Sort of similar except Fred's Tie dye is a smallish dwarf. PBTD is a big productive indeterminate plant. I have grown both.
KO

yes Karen, I am focusing on dwarfs. Did you like Fred's Tie Dye?

Jwb4707 · January 22, 2016

Has anyone tried growing Indian stripe in zone 6a-ish?

January 21, 2016	#16
KLorentz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 995	My best producers have been, Cosmonaut Volkov, Thessaloníki , Rose , Mariana's Peace , Al-Kuffa , Black Krim , Indian Stripe , Amazon Chocolate , Abe Lincoln , Roma and San Marzano. __________________ Enhance your calm John Spartan.

January 21, 2016	#18
KLorentz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 995	Knew I forgot something! Costoluto Genovese is among the best of the best. Great producer. __________________ Enhance your calm John Spartan.

January 21, 2016	#17
Fusion_power Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,250	Early Wonder, Gregori's Altai, Eva Purple Ball, Box Car Willie, Muleteam, Druzba, Red Brandywine, Nepal, 1884, and Old Brooks are some very good candidates for red/pink slicers in a range from early to mid-season maturity. These varieties have proven to be excellent producers in your climate. If you want sauce or paste, try Costoluto Genovese and/or Heidi.

January 21, 2016	#19
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	Pierce's Pride, a stabilized cross of Black krim x Tappy's Heritage, produced throughout the year for me. It has won the productivity medal twice in my garden, with Odoriko (Eva purple ball cousin) and Black from Tula a close second and third. PP is a compact plant, loads up nicely, flavor is standard black tomato if there is such a thing, not quite as smokey as others. if you want a decent sized red with great flavor on a compact plant Cosm Volkov is a great candidate. A 2nd vote for Ten Huang Tan Chieh, flavor + productivity, and for Gregori's Altai too (productivity stands out)

January 22, 2016	#20
jillian Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 880	Just curious which you guys think is more productive in a hot humid climate.......black krim or black from tula? Not loooking to grow huge tomatoes, just want the most production from a few plants. Not to hi-jack this thread, but I too am interested in this topic. I plan to grow mostly dwarfs, so the full size indeterminate's that I choose need to be productive.

January 22, 2016	#23
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,890	Jillian, you really should grow Carbon Copy as it is excellent! I also hear that Cherokee Purple does very well in NC, so your Carbon/CP might do really well! Linda

January 22, 2016	#24
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,928	Pink Berkeley tie dye is a fun one. Great taste and very productive for me. KO

January 22, 2016	#25
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	From this past season, the best producers are listed below. Keep in mind I toss badly cat-faced fruits and/or fruits lost to birds and worms and don't weigh them, so they aren't included in the totals. They were grown in cages but pruned to thin them out a bit for air flow. At the end of the season I stopped weighing and counting and none of the smaller fruits that were left on the vines before frost were counted. #1 Terhune: 30 lbs., 12 oz.; 46 fruits #2 Rebel Yell: 29 lbs.; 55 fruits #3 Rebel Yell #2: more than 25 lbs.; 54 fruits (last 10 largest fruits picked green and not weighed; many smaller ones composted at frost time) #4 Barlow Jap: 26 lbs., 2 oz.; 42 fruits #5 Not Purple Strawberry: 24 lb., 10 oz.; 35 fruits #6 Negrillo de Almoguera: 20.11++ lbs.; 43++ fruits; this was a worm favorite- MANY fruits tossed! Terhune, Barlow Jap and Negrillo de Almoguerra always do well here and the others I've only grown one year but they will be back, mainly because of taste- lots of fruits is just a bonus!

January 22, 2016	#30
Jwb4707 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Western MA Posts: 78	Has anyone tried growing Indian stripe in zone 6a-ish?